WIC stands for Women Infants and Children. It is a program that helps pregnant women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children younger than 5 years old enjoy healthier lives through nutrition, education, and support.

Families participating in WIC can buy healthy foods each month using a WIC EBT card at WIC-approved grocery stores. WIC foods include fruits and vegetables, cheese, milk, yogurt, eggs, breakfast cereal, whole grains, beans, peanut butter, and infant foods. These foods are expanding to offer more choice and flexibility.

WIC is for income-eligible Vermont residents who are pregnant or have just had a baby, and children up to age 5. Parents, grandparents, foster parents, and legal guardians can apply on behalf of their children. Individuals are automatically income-eligible if they participate in Medicaid/Dr. Dynasuar health insurance and/or 3SquaresVT.

In addition to monthly food benefits, WIC provides nutrition education, infant feeding support, helpful referrals, and more! For example, in the summer, WIC families can receive coupons for fresh, local fruits and vegetables from authorized farmers markets and farm stands.

Give WIC to your family. The benefits are bigger than you think.

Apply today! Start your application at HealthVermont.gov/ApplyToWIC, text APPLY to 1-844-TEXT-WIC (1-844-839-8942), or contact your local WIC office, HealthVermont.gov/Local.